Hey.

This is basically my second winter going into it with a diesel. What should be done to make it winter-worthy and dependable during the upcoming cold months.

I'm about to do a Valve Adjustment and maybe go to a synthetic oil just for the winter hoping to get better starts. Heard that Wall-Mart sells big jugs of synthetic oil.

Anything else you dieselheads do in preperation ?


Thanks

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I bought specific diesel oil at my Wal Mart. Not synthetic. Around $1.25 per quart.

for the most part, check to make sure the block heater is still working , window washer fluid is up, and check the battery is still good under load.

lube your door locks with some graphite or similiar so you can at least be able
to open the car up when it freezes

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depending on what area you live in i would recomend fuel aditives to avoid having your fuel turn in to gel

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2 parts egg, 4 parts flour, 1 part salt and 6 parts 55 Cetane diesel fuel

1965 corvair monza convertable
1984 euro 300D 4 speed (NO LEATHER, ALL MANUAL)100,000 miles
Thank god the ford is gone

I know this will stir things up but synthetic oil does help. A really good battery and a good set of glow plugs also. Just make sure everything is in good shape.

Don't forget snow tires.

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I also just changed my starter to a 300D turbo one. The car does not seem to crank anymore. It just starts right up.

kamiL

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I park mine, and it doesn't see the road as long as there is even traces of salt. But it does get started and moved around my driveway at least once a month, no salt no rust.

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adjust your valves.
The engine will start and run better.
Replace all fuses with NEW.
Possible cooling system flush.
Brake check.
Add road flares, wool blanket, candles, Sterno, tin cups, wine, a sealed metal box of cheese/crackers and candy bars to the trunk.
A small 6' X 6' tarp can save you a soaking, if you must get under it on the road side.
A cell phone and charger………

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